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Posted: 1/27/2002 10:18:12 AM EDT
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Pro; I've had one on order since June.
Con; I've had one on order since June! (Will they ever deliver?) |
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Posted: 1/27/2002 10:22:12 AM EDT
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No one has one yet, so no thoughts to share.
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Posted: 1/27/2002 10:35:42 AM EDT
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a $600 rifle with a glued in buttstock (not sevicable by the owner) and a plastic lower receiver holds very little interest for me.
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Posted: 1/27/2002 10:44:52 AM EDT
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There was a review by "cruffler.com(?)" and much discussion occurred here after that topic was posted. (You might want to do a search.)
The review and most of the comments were very positive. Shipping is not due to start until February. (Since being founded in the 1950's ArmaLite has a long history of using strong, light-weight composites and other similar materials. Probably began because their original owner was Fairchild Engine and Air Plane Company - ArmaLite was actually a 'division' for years.) My $.01 - put it on your list - it's on mine ! (And I know it's on LARRYG's) |
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Posted: 1/27/2002 10:45:02 AM EDT
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Sukebe & CAMPYBOB nailed the cons right on.
I still think its an interesting rifle and also have had one on order since early last summer. If it shoots every time I pull the trigger and is reasonably accurate I will be happy. If there are any problems I have confidence that Armalite will do whatever it takes to make it right. I doubt I will be relying on it as a battlefield weapon though. |
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Posted: 1/27/2002 12:23:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2002 12:51:27 PM EDT
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I saw ArmaLite's newest ad in the Shotgun News and they have raised the suggested retail to $650. Up from, what was it, $585? And they still haven't started shipping yet?
 (Since being founded in the 1950's ArmaLite has a long history of using strong, light-weight composites and other similar materials. Probably began because their original owner was Fairchild Engine and Air Plane Company - ArmaLite was actually a 'division' for years.) The current ArmaLite has absolutely nothing except the name in common with the original ArmaLite. They are two completely different companies. Sorry. |
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Posted: 1/27/2002 1:01:09 PM EDT
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I'll bet the price goes up to around $700. Springfield did the same thing when they first brought out their 1911 back in the early 80's. The first price shown was around $225 but by the time it came out it had gone up quite a bit. I think they got a lot more orders in than they expected and figured they could make more. Supply and Demand. I would have a hard time spending much more than 600 on one when Sterlings can still be had for around 800 or less.
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Posted: 1/27/2002 1:09:13 PM EDT
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Edited to remove some idiocy (mine). |
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Posted: 1/27/2002 1:15:59 PM EDT
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OK, here's the deal. All you guys call Armalite and cancel your orders. When the price comes back down, I'LL order one and let you know what I think.
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Posted: 1/27/2002 1:18:09 PM EDT
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I sure didn't mean it as a flame though I guess I should have stated that.
But as there was no reference to differentiate between the two, And, A number of people seem to think the two companies are the same, I assumed, (I know, I know...never assume )Sorry. 
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Posted: 1/27/2002 1:55:38 PM EDT
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I was siting here trying to remember how many different "ArmaLite" companies there were - and can't ! I think four counting the original and current but I'm not sure. My "Since being founded......" was not exactly a clear beginning either. Sorry.  P.S. I think I've had my AR-180B on order since 2/01. |
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Posted: 1/27/2002 3:27:34 PM EDT
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Whew...Glad we got that straightend out.
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Posted: 1/27/2002 4:01:38 PM EDT
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I'm thinking about getting one, want to hear something positive from actual owners though...
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Posted: 1/27/2002 4:33:22 PM EDT
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Well, I like the ArmaLite name. They make damned good AR's. So I wouldn't mind putting one on my list either. But the list is getting pretty long!
But CampyBob's comment that "a $600 rifle with a glued in buttstock (not sevicable by the owner) and a plastic lower receiver holds very little interest for me." DOES negatively influence me to a degree.  ARnSC |
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Posted: 1/28/2002 3:31:03 PM EDT
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May get one (I like ArmaLite products), but will not be an early-adopter. Someone else can take that leap of faith. Besides, I just bought an AR-10 and am cash-poor.
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Posted: 1/29/2002 7:51:48 PM EDT
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Had one on order for 8 months... E-Mail from Armalite, today, says ; "March"... maybe
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